Events hosted by the Founder Institute Texas

Founder Institute Texas

Come hear an unfiltered panel discussion from the FI Texas team and special guests on the year that was 2025 in startups and VC as well as what to expect in the Texas Ecosystem in 2026. 

Our expert panel will discuss emerging trends and expectations in the Austin (and Greater Texas) startup scene for the year ahead, local Organizations to help launch and grow your startup, little-known resources that benefit your industry, and funding sources and trends for early-stage founders.

Guest Speakers and Partners to be announced soon. 

Special thanks to Cabana Club in East Austin for being our gracious hosts for our 2026 winter event series. 

2026 State of Texas Startups & VC

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Martín Martinez

Ivelin A. Ivanov

Gabriel Rucker

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You are on the groundfloor of the community, you're a mover, a shaker, and a steadfast supporter of what we do to empower the next generation of founders in Texas. 

The Founding Texan | All Access level gets you first-to-know event updates, VIP red carpet treatment, and special shout outs at each of our events. 

Memebers also are invites to exclusive feedback online events to help us shape the next waves of programming for future events and activities. 

Founding Texan | All Access

We host at least one event every month. By becoming a quartley sponsor you receive the following:

- Logo branding on all event promotions
- Speaking opportunities
- Features in our bi-monthly newsletter
- Introductions to our fellow FI Texas partners, alumni, and mentor network

Quarterly Event Sponsor

Annual Sponsors support our endeavours across Texas through our progeramming, events, and marketing outreach.

Annual Sponsors are eligible to attend all events hosted by the FI Texas Community for free and are allowed to send up to four (4) representatives from your company to attend, speak, or engage with participants.

Other brand perks include:
- branding on website, newsletters, and event presentations and imagery
- speaking opportunities
- branded workshops or events
- specialized introductions to qualified buyers or partners